AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM PROMISES
You have made public profession of your faith.
Do you intend to continue in the covenant God
​made with you in holy baptism:
+ to live among God's faithful people,
+ to hear the word of God and share in the Lord's supper,
+ to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
+ to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and
+ to strive for justice and peace in all the earth?"
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, p. 237

FAITH STATEMENT

Faith Statement Process
As part of the study process, 9th grade students and sponsors watch this video from the 2012 ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Listen for Nadia's story of death and resurrection. How was she dying? How was she grasped by God? What do you think she means that humans have "an enormous capacity for destruction" and "an enormous capacity for good"? Nadia encourages us all to share our faith when she declares, "You have a feast to be shared with hungry people"!
9th Grade youth write a faith statement as an opportunity for them to explore their relationship with God and the people around them.  
Below is the faith statement assignment to download. 

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Example of Assignments
​During the Confirmation Process

All students and sponsors are asked to finish reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by August 30.  

Here are three questions to think about:
1. How does Edmund change in the course of the story?  How does Aslan help him change?

2.  What is the "Deep Magic"? What promises did Aslan make and what would they accomplish?

3.  How is Aslan like Jesus?  How is he different?

2018 CONFIRMATION RETREAT INFORMATION:

Here is the schedule for the retreat!
  • Saturday, October 6 - meet at church at 9:45 a.m.
  • The group will travel together to the coast- the journey will include spots to stop and talk and do some writing on their faith statement. 
  • The group will sleep at Berni's Castle, 1630 Sunset Avenue, Oceanside, OR (a condo).
  • Plan to arrive back in West Linn on Sunday, October 7, at 2:00 pm.
What to bring for the retreat:
  • sturdy walking/hiking shoes
  • water bottle
  • paper/pencil/pen/tablet for writing
  • small backpack
  • sleeping bag/pillow
  • Bible
  • Change of clothes and personal care items
  • A snack to share
  • A bag lunch for Satruday and cash for lunch (McDonalds) on Sunday.  
  • $40 donation (per family) for retreat location, other food, gas, etc.
Retreat chaperones/drivers are Pastor Tim, Vicar Paisley, Scott Mankin, Kris Gundersen, Molly Lallum, Libby Isensee, and Jenni Miller.

CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION
First Saturday and Sunday in November

The youth chose a menu for their Confirmation Festive Luncheon.
Schedule for Saturday, November 3:
  • Students arrive at 10:00 am and meet in Choir Room; food dishes may be delivered to the kitchen
  • Program begins at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary
  • At the end of the program the pastor will give instructions to students, sponsors, and parents about the Sunday morning service
  • Festive Luncheon is served in Fellowship Hall; students introduce who has come with them 
Program:
  • Each student will present his or her faith statement
  • Gifts will be presented by staff and local Thrivent representative
Feel free to invite friends and relatives to attend the program at 10:30 a.m. It is open to the whole congregation and community.
Parents: please provide this information to the church office 
By October 20th: 
  1. Your choice of a Bible verse for your youth being confirmed (and what version you prefer). The staff will prepare a gift for your youth with this verse!
  2. The number of people who will be in your luncheon party on Saturday. Be sure to include your student's sponsor and sponsor spouse (if coming). There will be a per person cost for the items that need to be purchased for the meal. That can be paid with a check or cash before the luncheon or at the luncheon.
  3. Your confirmation student at church by 8:00 a.m. on Confirmation Sunday Morning so they can share in the confirmation ritual at both services. A cake reception will be held for them between services in coffee fellowship.
  4. Your participation in the laying on of hands during the worship service that you normally attend on Confirmation Sunday. Parents, siblings, baptism sponsors, grandparents are all appropriate people to participate in the blessing of the confirmation youth. Pastor Donna needs to know which service your family will be attending.